Rand M. HooksHow Racism Shaped Me To Thrive in a Culture That Despises Men.I never thought my experience as a young black male would have some relevance to how men are represented today. Sometime during the first…Mar 19, 20232Mar 19, 20232
Rand M. HooksPositive MasculinityWhat is it, and how is it impacting American men?Dec 2, 20201Dec 2, 20201
Rand M. HooksIt would be good to go awayThis is way past skin deep, and this is a feeling that resonates within the cells of my bones. It is a part of me; it is responsible for…Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
Rand M. HooksPiecesPut together in some places, while holes remain in others. When he lacks in areas, he draws upon his experience to find the right fit. As…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Rand M. HooksA Father’s LoveMud caked kneecaps/A few dabs of blood-stained on a chinMar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Rand M. HooksFollowing Our Hearts and Finding Our PathsThe phrase follow your heart can cause some confusion for people. It is easy to put thoughts like this on the back burner because it lacks…Oct 19, 2018Oct 19, 2018
Rand M. HooksMy friend asked me about racism, and here are my thoughtsThis morning I received an email from a friend who is doing some writing about racism. She doesn’t understand how hating white people is…Aug 10, 20181Aug 10, 20181
Rand M. HooksThe Anatomy of an Alpha-MaleMany have tried to pervert the definition of an Alpha Male to discourage men. I’m not interested in their reasons why. I am interested in…Jul 22, 20183Jul 22, 20183
Rand M. HooksThings my Father Told MeI am what’s considered an nontraditional college student. I went to school from 18–22 ran out of money, dropped out for 10 plus years and…Jul 22, 20181Jul 22, 20181
Rand M. HooksRespect Women!?!Respect women is a phrase I see used quite often, and I believe it trips up boys and young men. Respect for a lot of men is something we…Jul 11, 20185Jul 11, 20185
